Technical data

• Always ensure that the level of water in
Descaling
the kettle is filled to at least the
IMPORTANT: This kettle must be descaled
minimum level shown on the water
regularly. The frequency of descaling
gauge.
depends on usage and the hardness of the
water in your area.
• Boil only as much water as you need as
this saves electricity.
Excessive scale can cause the kettle to
switch off before boiling and may damage
Switching it on
the element invalidating the warranty.
• Plug in and switch on at the wall socket.
It is essential that regular descaling takes
place.
• Switch the kettle on. The ‘power on’
neon, will light up.
Remove hard scale using a proprietary
descaling product suitable for plastic
• When the water boils the kettle will
kettles.
switch off automatically.
• If you are using the kettle for the first
time, pour away the boiled water and
refill.
• To re-boil, switch to ON again. If the
kettle has just switched off wait a
minute or so before switching it back on
again.
• If you do not put in enough water, or
switch on the kettle when it is empty,
the safety cut-out will switch off the
power automatically. If this happens,
refill and wait a few minutes for the
element to cool, then use as normal.
Filter removal (for models fitted
with removable filter)
1 Open the lid.
2 Lift the filter upwards from its location.
3 To refit the filter, slot it into the side wall
guides and press down firmly. Ensure
the filter is correctly located into the
central guide.
WARNING: Unless the filter is fitted correctly,
the kettle lid may not close and lock
securely and the kettle may not switch off
automatically.
Alternatively use citric acid crystals
(available from most pharmacies) as
follows.
1. Fill the kettle 3/4 full, boil, then unplug
the kettle (remove the cordless kettle
from the base unit) and stand it in an
empty sink or bowl.
2. Add 50gm of citric acid crystals to the
water gradually, then leave the kettle to
stand. Do not use a more concentrated
solution.
3. As soon as the effervescence subsides,
empty the kettle and rinse it thoroughly
with cold water.
4. Wipe the outside of the kettle
thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove
all traces of acid which may damage
the finish.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the electrical
connections are completely dry before using
the kettle.
Cleaning
WARNING: Always disconnect the plug from
the mains and allow the kettle to cool before
cleaning.
Wipe the outside with a damp cloth.
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